Anyone else excited about the upcoming Easter break? We may not be able to travel internationally, but we can still hit the road for a nice long weekend getaway. Oh, what a feeling! If you’re thinking about road tripping these holidays with the family or a group of friends, we’ve got just the list you need. Don’t leave home without our list of essential road trip items. Here is what you need: A magnetic phone...
Toyota will renew its focus on its fuel-efficient hybrid drivetrain when it launches the facelifted Camry next month, with a revised lineup featuring four hybrid grades and a single entry-level petrol variant. The model rationalisation reflects the strong appeal of the Camry Hybrid that accounted for 70 per cent of current model Camry sales in 2020. Alongside the focus on the improved 2.5-litre hybrid powertrain, the upgraded Camry features bold front end styling, a newly...
Whether you live a city lifestyle, are looking downsize, or just not keen on the costs of a bigger car – there are many benefits that can come with owning a compact vehicle. One look at Toyota’s range of compact cars and it’s clear that Small really does have it all! Here, we’ve highlighted our Top 3 suggestions from Toyota’s fleet of compact cars – including what our customers are saying about them. 1. The...
10 Tips to Travel with Your Dog in Your Car Weekends and holidays are times for family fun, and if you have a dog, chances are you consider them part of the family and want to bring them along too! Whether it’s a short jaunt to the beach or a longer road trip, here are 10 tips for how to keep your dog safe in the car when you’re travelling. 1. Get them used to...
Passionate fans of Toyota’s GR performance brand can now sign up for membership of the GAZOO RACING CLUB gaining access to exclusive events, experiences and content, club merchandise, and special offers, discounts and club rates from Toyota, its partners and sponsors. Initially offered exclusively to owners of GR Supra and GR Yaris, the free 12-month membership of the club is designed to bring like-minded motoring enthusiasts together and celebrate their passion for performance driving, motorsports...
2020 certainly went down in the history books as a year like no other and with a lockdown already under our belts here in Brisbane, who knows what else the new year has in store! With this in mind, our Torque Toyota team has been thinking about how they’re going to tackle 2021, with whatever it may throw their way. For a bit of New Year inspo, here are our top 5 tips on how...
Looking for that perfect playlist for your commute or next road trip? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of the 20 best songs that’ll have you singing, moving, grooving (safely – gentle arms and passengers only, of course) and having a blast when you next hit the road. We’ve covered a few different eras, so check out our list for some inspo, and head to your favourite music streaming service – such as Apple...
With Aussies spending increasingly more time in their cars (a whopping average of 13,000km driving per year, to be precise), it’s no wonder they can become a breeding ground of empty water bottles and stray toys. Whether you’re more Marie Kondo or clutterbug, you’ll love the efficiency of having a bit more organisation in your vehicle. So, if your car is starting to look a little like a bomb’s hit it – don’t worry, we’ve...
You probably know a few things about Toyotas, particularly if you’re a proud owner of one! But here we’ve put together some lesser-known fun facts about one of Australia’s all-time favourite car brands. So, buckle in for the read, and let us know if you can think of any more? 1. Toyota actually started out as a textiles business It’s true! In 1924, Toyota founder Sakichi Toyoda, who’d already found success in the manufacturing of...
Toyota has dressed up its range-topping LandCruiser 200 Series Sahara with the 2021 Horizon special edition, featuring a raft of styling treatments that deliver a premium aesthetic. Just 400 examples of the exclusive Horizon special edition will be available when it goes on sale in March 2021. From the front, the Horizon is distinguished by a unique design grille with a dark finish, black headlight surrounds and smoked chrome foglight surrounds. At the rear is...
